Scam Alert

Scammers repeatedly target utility customers

They pose as utility employees threatening to abruptly disconnect water and electric services if immediate payment is not made using a prepaid card. This is a scam, if you suspect a fraudulent phone call, email, or personal visit call the authorities. Your safety and security is our priority.

The Public Utilities never make unsolicited customer calls or visits asking for immediate payment.

FRAUD CALLS FOR UNPAID BILLS:

Customers are instructed to purchase a prepaid card to solicit payment in order to avoid disconnection of their water and/or electric service.

They are then instructed to call the impersonator back at a telephone number different from the customer service number listed on the back of their utility bill.

Utility impersonators may use what’s called “spoofing software” which allows them to falsely display our name and phone number on your caller ID.

ANAHEIM PUBLIC UTILITIES PAYMENT PRACTICES

Anaheim representatives will never make unsolicited calls to customers asking for payment information over the phone, nor will our staff visit your home to solicit payment. Customers can pay their utility bills one of the following ways: